Beginners Course
Normally dogs are not accepted for training until they are 6 months old at least, but there is no upper age limit and we often have older ones and rescue dogs. Our oldest dog at training was an 11 year old Boxer dog. In fact dogs of 9 to 12 months of age sometimes respond better to the training classes.
In order to get the most benefit from this course it is essential that the handler practises at least 5 minutes a day with the dog and in addition to this the dog must have the correct amount of exercise each day.
We always have a long waiting list, often 6 months, so it is important to contact us as soon as possible to put your name down.
The basic 12 week course comprises of an introductory talk, demonstration and enrolment night and 11 40 minute lessons. Encourage your dogs to enjoy training and they will respond by trying harder to please you. Try not to rush things and remember that we are here to train you, to train your dog.
In class we do not train using flexi leads, haltis, gentle leaders or harnesses.
The beginners course teaches the following basic exercises :
Heel on lead : The dog is taught to walk close to the handlers left side without pulling in any direction. The exercise includes right, left and about turns and the sit.
Heel free : The dog again walks close to the handler but this time without the lead, just using voice commands.
Sit stay : The dog is left in the sit position where it stays for 30 seconds without moving until the handler returns.
Down stay : The dog is left in the down position for 1 minute
Recall : The dog is left in the sit position, the handler walks away to a given distance, turns, calls the dog which comes straight in and sits in front of the handler, then comes round to heel
On presentation night certificates are presented to all who have completed the course
In order to get the most benefit from this course it is essential that the handler practises at least 5 minutes a day with the dog and in addition to this the dog must have the correct amount of exercise each day.
We always have a long waiting list, often 6 months, so it is important to contact us as soon as possible to put your name down.
The basic 12 week course comprises of an introductory talk, demonstration and enrolment night and 11 40 minute lessons. Encourage your dogs to enjoy training and they will respond by trying harder to please you. Try not to rush things and remember that we are here to train you, to train your dog.
In class we do not train using flexi leads, haltis, gentle leaders or harnesses.
The beginners course teaches the following basic exercises :
Heel on lead : The dog is taught to walk close to the handlers left side without pulling in any direction. The exercise includes right, left and about turns and the sit.
Heel free : The dog again walks close to the handler but this time without the lead, just using voice commands.
Sit stay : The dog is left in the sit position where it stays for 30 seconds without moving until the handler returns.
Down stay : The dog is left in the down position for 1 minute
Recall : The dog is left in the sit position, the handler walks away to a given distance, turns, calls the dog which comes straight in and sits in front of the handler, then comes round to heel
On presentation night certificates are presented to all who have completed the course
Our aim:
To promote responsible dog ownership through puppy socialisation
and dog obedience training classes
Registered Charity Number: 1108333
and dog obedience training classes
Registered Charity Number: 1108333
